Boone and I recently when on our first drive with the Madison Mini Cooper club. It was pouring outside and Boone thought that it might be cancelled but when we got to the meeting spot, eight other adorable MINIs were lined up and ready to go. They found the most windy, twisty, fun roads they possibly could and, despite the weather, we took them pretty fast. We ended with dinner at this tiny seafood and steak place (the food was good!) and then headed home to put Ace to bed. It was great to see some other Mini owners and to get some driving tips from them.
For those of you who didnt catch my last post about my new Yamaha XJ550 motorcylcle, I ran out of gas while out for a cruise. However, I have good news. Now I have gas. I mean, I filled the gas tank and she now purrs like Katie our Kitten. I was even adventureous enough to ride the bike when I returned the gas can to my Friend Jeff Clark at his new condo.
Since my last motorcycle post, I have gotten a new drivers side mirror and purchased another helmet (AFX, Jet Black). Sencing my biker-gang tendancies, my parents contrubited to my new hobby and bought me a motorcycle jacket. Yes, I am pretty bad ass now. Moral of the story: I am getting much more comfortable on my Yamaha XJ550 and will soon be out cruising again
Boone here. After taking Friday off last week, my parents and I packed up and drove up to the Upper Penninsula of Michigan. We had a great time. (Jess would have liked to come, but she had publishing to finish at work.) Our road trip led us to the upper-most northern point of Michigan, the Kewenaw Peninsula. We even visited the Calumet Air Force Base where my dad was stationed when he was in the Air Force. The long drive also gave us a chance to check out the fall colors and as it turned out, the UP’s color change was in its prime.
The Scenery up there was awesome and, as usual, Lake Superior was…Superior. Even though we didn’t do any swimming, my dad and I had fun playing on the strange shore rocks.
A few souviners and 2 states later we were ready to head home. It was a great mini vacation and some quality time with my parents.
 
 
